Vidrine elected to serve as Oakdale’s next mayor
Published 10:48 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Vidrine led the three-man race with 1,009 votes, or 65 percent, while former councilwoman Gwen Alsburry drew 376 votes, or 24 percent, according to complete but unofficial results from the Secretary of State’s Office. Trailing them was current clerk Paul Abrusley who received 176 votes, or 11 percent, of the votes.
Incumbent Mayor Gene Paul did not seek re-election to a third term.
There will be a December runoff for council member at-large in Oakdale between incumbent George Ashy II and Adam Leo Gordon. Ashy received 682 votes, or 45 percent, over Gordon who got 507 votes, or 34 percent. Opponent Cleopatra Antoine Pete drew 319 votes, or 21 percent.
In the city’s District 2 council race, incumbent Fredrick “Pos” Douglas was elected with 224 votes, or 57 percent over challenger Robert “Jamie” Banks who received 170 votes or 43 percent.
In the District 3 race, Dina Eaves and incumbent Ervin Willis were thrown into a December runoff election. Eaves received 148 votes, or 41 percent, with Willis garnering 114 votes, or 31 percent. Opponent Colten David Ingo received 104 votes, or 28 percent.
Voters in Fire Protection District No. 3 approved a $1 million bond issue that will provide funding to replace worn-out fire trucks and other equipment while helping to maintain the district’s current fire rating.
The proposition passed by 566 votes, or 59 percent.
Voter approval will allow the district to incur debt and issue bonds up to $1 million over 15 years with interest rates not to exceed 7 percent annually. An estimated 16 mills will be levied on Ward 4 property owners during the first year to pay the bonds.
The district serves the Grant and Mittie areas.
Across the parish, voters favored Mike Johnson for the 4th congressional district with 6,937 votes, or 89 percent.
In the presidential race, Donald Trump carried the parish with 7,003 votes, or 80 percent. Kamala Harris had 1,661 votes, or 19 percent.
Voters also favored constitutional amendment No. 1 by a vote of 5,142-2,955, or 64 percent.